Taking it down a political notch

Weary, weary, weary of political discussions that are mean, ignorant and fiery instead of intelligent, informed and reasoned. There’s little connection, just the hurling of points that don’t land or resonate. And we have months until the election....

On speaking out

I am all about the nuns right now. Just ask my friends. They’ve been getting regular updates where I’m practically out of breath with delight. Rise up, Sisters. You are doing good work. I ‘divorced’ the Church years ago in the wake of the...

Embracing sacrifice

I watched very little of the Olympics. Had the thrill of seeing the women’s soccer team in the semifinals (a riveting match) and then win the gold medal and was so happy I could tune in. But even the events I didn’t watch, the main message that came...

Swishing, tumbling, living

Just when I was wondering if the little darlings in my neighborhood are ever going back to school so we can bring down the decibel level of noise to a joyfully peaceful place on weekday mornings, The Universe sends this. It is an encounter I had with an 8-year-old boy...

Welcome back, me

I feel more like Nancy than I have in a long time. I say that knowing, of course, that all of it, even the spinning, is Nancy. But what I mean is that this Nancy I’m more acquainted with, the one who has not been herself since Feb. 10, is back in the...